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Cefam is indicated to support the treatment of diseases such as: Pneumonia, urinary tract infections, skin and skin structure infections, bone and joint infections, peritonitis... Refer to the article below to know how safe use and dosage for the patient.
1. What is Cefam?
Cefam is a drug belonging to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral and anti-fungal drugs. The main ingredient is Cefamandole- lg in powder form for injection; manufactured by Mitim s.r.l - Italy and circulated in Vietnam with registration number VN-2801-07.
Cefamandole has bactericidal activity due to inhibition of cell wall synthesis with most Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
2. What are the uses of Cefam?
With the main ingredient is Cefamandole-lg and the mechanism of inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, Cefam is indicated for the treatment of diseases caused by susceptible bacteria causing serious infections such as:
Respiratory infections : Pneumonia caused by S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae, Klebsiella spp., S. aureus; Urinary tract infections: Caused by E. coli, Proteus spp., Enterobacter spp., Klebsiella spp., Group D Streptococci and S. epidermidis; Peritonitis : Due to E. coli and Enterobacter spp . cause; Blood infections: Due to E. coli, S. aureu, S. pneumoniae, S. pyogenes, H. influenzae, and Klebsiella spp; Skin - skin structure infections: Due to S. aureus, S. pyogenes,...; Bone and joint infections: Due to S. aureus.
3. Dosage and how to use Cefam
How to use Cefam:
For injectable Cefam, users can inject intravenously or intramuscularly deep into the gluteal muscle or side of the thigh muscle to relieve pain.
Intramuscular injection: Mix 1g of Cefam with 3ml of distilled water for injection (solvent) or physiological saline concentration 0.9%. Shake well to dissolve completely before injecting; Direct intravenous injection: Dissolve lg of Cefamandol with 10ml of distilled water for injection, 5% Dextrose or 0.9% physiological salt. Inject slowly into a vein over 3 to 5 minutes; Continuous intravenous infusion: Dissolve lg of Cefamandole with 10ml of distilled water for injection, take a sufficient amount to dissolve in an intravenous infusion bottle. Use as directed by your doctor to get the right dose for your body.
Dosage of Cefam:
Adults: Use 1g or 2g intravenously, possibly intramuscularly, injection time is 30 minutes to 1 hour before surgery, then 1g (or 2g) every 6 hours for 24-48 hours. If the infection is severe, use 2g / 4 hours, use up to 12g / day; Children from 3 months and older: Use 50-100mg/kg/day; Split dose: Intravenous or intramuscular injection 30 minutes to 1 hour before surgery, then every 6 hours for 24-48 hours; If the infection is severe: Use 150mg/kg/day; For patients with renal failure or other special cases, the maintenance dose should be used with the dosage prescribed by the hospital or a qualified doctor to ensure the most detail and accuracy.
4. Possible side effects when using Cefam
Patients may experience some undesirable side effects such as: local pain, phlebitis, skin reactions, vasomotor edema, anaphylaxis, bronchospasm, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. liquid outside.
In case of overdose or patients with renal failure have signs of convulsions, should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical agency for support.
The article has provided information on what Cefam does, dosage and note when using. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Cefam exactly as directed by your doctor.
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